The Eye of Ra tattoo has become an ever-growing popular tattoo over the past decade. The Eye of Ra is a symbol of the ancient Egyptian god of the sky known as Ra. Ra was the god of the skies and was able to watch over you and see your every move. This symbol has also been used for generations to show the light in this world. This light can also symbolize the good in the world and has been seen as a symbol that can help the tattoo enthusiest fend off all of the evil energy and spirits that dwell in this word.

Getting an Eye of Ra tattoo can be your way of showing your love for Egyptian culture as well as your badge of protection you want to have walking around in this world. Generally, this tattoo is illustrated by a lengthened eye with a singular line above the eye which shows the eyelid. There is also a couple of lines that come from underneath the eye. One of these lines will typically have a curly ending and the other will have an intricate design. This symbol for the Eye of Ra is sometimes referenced as a hawk’s eye or the eye of a falcon. This can be seen in colors such as blue, red and green or in a traditional format that includes simply black and gray. The Eye of Ra symbol can be drawn in all sorts of styles, thicknesses, and colors. Be sure to bring in a photo or a rendition of the symbol which you like the best. If you are having your tattoo artist draw you a custom design, then be sure that you like it before you decide to get it permanently tattooed on your body. Don’t be afraid to ask your tattoo artist to alter the design to your liking whether it has to do with size, shape or the overall drawing.

Let’s discuss some of the history behind the Eye of Ra symbol. Known as the right eye of Horus, the Eye of Ra was taken from Horus during his battle with his own brother Seth. Horus was known as the god who looked like a bird more specifically a falcon or man with a falcon’s head. The right eye of Horus also known as the sun eye was given to his father which according to legend, brought him back to life. This is one reason the symbol can be seen as a symbol of rebirth and healing. After this act, Horus was seen as the savior and defender of the Egyptians. Ever since then, the eye of Ra was worn on people as tattoos or jewelry to protect them from evil. This jewelry and symbiology was also buried with their dead to protect them in their journey to the underworld.